Cars are like electric lights. We often don’t appreciate them until they go on the blink. Life is full of surprises, often unpleasant, which means regular maintenance can keep you prepared and make you a happy camper while saving you money!
Car maintenance is not the big, bad wolf – mistake it not. Car maintenance can be easier than you think, even if you couldn’t pass a mechanical test to save your life!
For instance, you’ll want to keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir full. This involves screwing off the cap and pouring windshield wiper fluid in the right spot. The next time you fill ‘er up, you may want to check your washer fluid levels as well.
While you’ve got the windshield washer fluid out, pour some on a rag and clean the bug guts, etc. off the wiper blades.
Whenever you see anything leaking from your car that you find a bit peculiar, don’t hesitate to have it serviced.
If you smell any peculiar odor coming from your car, take it to the nearest service station. You’ll need to have it serviced, because funky odors could mean your car is, to quote the song, a little unwell – or maybe very unwell.
Once the fall months begin, you’ll have to get your wiper blades replaced. It would be a good idea to do this before the winter begins, because you wouldn’t want to be cleaning snow and sleet of old wipers during the frigid winter months…brrrr!
Don’t just focus on your headlights and tail lights – all the lights in your car need to be in working condition. This little bit of maintenance can also be performed while gassing up your car.
Check your tires once a month – give a look over for cuts, bulges, or nails or other foreign objects sticking out.
Have your tire pressure checked once a month when you have your car checked by your friendly neighborhood serviceman. This is a maintenance action that usually costs less than five bucks cheap.
Changing your oil and oil filter needs to be done quarterly. Many times an inspection is done during the oil change. It may cost you a few dollars more, but it will all be worth it. As an aside, you’ll want to have your battery inspected as well.
Have your air filter changed when it gets dirty. You may want to ask to have your air filter checked during your next oil change. They’ll be glad to help you out with this.
Simple car maintenance is all you need when it comes to keeping your car healthy, even if you may be largely ignorant about the nuances of your vehicle. You’re likely to discover in advance if your car has a problem that should be taken care of immediately.
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